Christian Apologetics Questions and Answers

The term ‘Christian apologetics’ doesn’t refer to apologizing
(or saying ‘sorry’) for being a Christian. It comes from the Greek word
ἀπολογία (apología)
meaning defence. The Greek term refers to a reasoned defence that would
be given in a court of law. The classic example is Plato’s Apology,
Socrates’ defence against the charges of atheism and corrupting the youth.

Christian apologetics is the reasoned defence of the Christian faith against objections,
but also includes the setting forth of positive grounds for Christianity. It is
the duty of all Christians, because:

The Apostle Peter commanded Christians: ‘Always be
prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason
for the hope that you have.’
(1 Peter 3:15)

Jude’s inspired epistle said: ‘I found it necessary
to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which
was once for all delivered to the saints.’ (v. 3)

The Apostle Paul said: ‘We demolish arguments
and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take
captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ’
(2 Corinthians 10:5).

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